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2020 MRF Summit Discusses Challenges, Opportunities in Recycling

Government, industry, and nonprofit solid waste pros recently convened at a two-day Materials Recovery (MRF) Summit to discuss challenges and opportunities in recycling; to speak of strategies to fight contamination and capture more quality materials … Read More…

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A New Approach to Glass Recycling

With many towns suspending part or all of their recycling due to budget and staff restraints related to the pandemic, recyclers are encouraging towns to cut costs by trying new ways to reuse glass. Many towns have been sending their …

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5 takeaways on emerging trends from the National Zero Waste Conference | Waste Dive

Recycled content, plastics policy, climate connections and racial justice are among top priorities heading into 2021. The event also marked the latest sign of a revived National Recycling Coalition. Source: 5 takeaways on emerging trends from the National Zero Waste Conference | …

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GE announces first US wind turbine blade recycling program with Veolia

Blades, the only turbine component not getting recycled, will now be shredded to replace raw material for cement manufacturing with lower CO2 emissions. … Read More…

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Research shows recycled concrete can outperform traditional construction

Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that it performs as well, and in several cases, even better than conventional concrete, researchers say. … Read More…

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Republic Services highlights plastic market limitations, clarifies EPR stances, in report

A recent report, stemming from a shareholder resolution this year, shows the financial complexities around managing mixed plastics. It's also the latest sign of an industry shift on the rising producer responsibility discussion. … Read More…

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Research firm lists plastic recycling as growth sector

Lux Research places the sector alongside autonomous vehicles as a “technology to watch” in 2021. … Read More…

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JS Capital Management takes minority stake in Closed Loop Partners

The investment expands the organizations’ existing partnership. … Read More…

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Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints CalRecycle’s New Director

Rachel Wagoner, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). … Read More…

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Sustainability reporting nearly universal among large companies, survey finds

Although some reporting standards are widely used, there isn’t a single framework for companies to ensure accurate measurement and communication of their environmental impact, a KPMG survey found.  … Read More…